Assistant Professor
Ed.D. Leicester University, Leicester, UK, Education Doctorate
M.B.A. Ecole Superieure Des Affaires - ESA branche of Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris, Beirut, Lebanon
Teaching Diploma, Teaching Math for secondary. American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
B.Sc. in Computer Science (Mathematics minor) from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Bio
Dr. Zein is an Assistant Professor at the College of Education at Zayed University. She has a long and rich teaching experience with expertise in educational technology, Math education, ICT coordinator , curriculum and instructional design, and teachers’ training and professional development. Her teaching areas include IT, ICT, Mathematics , Math education, educational technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Research Methods, Psychology of Happiness, and URSP- Undergraduate Research Program.
Dr Zein is a dynamic researcher and presenter in international and national conferences. Her research scope includes: a) Web 2.0 b) integrating social media in teaching and learning c) online evaluation d) math education e) managing ICT department f) educational leadership g) Interactive whiteboard.
Office
Abu Dhabi - Khalifa City, FF2.2.031
Phone:
+971025993357
Email:
rana.zein@zu.ac.aeResearch and Professional Activities
Zein, R. (2019) . Exploring the Uses of Blogs and Wikis as Teaching and Learning Tools in Mathematics: Findings and Implications. EDULEARN19 Proceedings.
Zein, R., Al Anouti, F., & Farag, M. (2018). Are Online Assessments with Peer Instruction the Right Choice for Non-English Native Speakers in History Courses? Proceedings of SITE 2018--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. Washington DC, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Zein, R., Al Anouti, F., & Farag, M. (2017). Using Online Assessment and Peer Instruction to Improve Mathematical Outcomes for Non-English Native Students. EDULEARN17 Proceedings, pp. 3312-3321.
https://library.iated.org/view/ZEIN2017USI
Zein, R. (2017). Learning in an Organization: Models, Characteristics and Barriers. International Conference on Social Science, Literature, Business and Education.
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b2629b_aa17e97d18124372b07357c3fd2a71e1.pdf
Zein, R., Lababidi, H. & Dimashkieh Masri, M. (2016). Exploring the Use of Social Networking Tools among Lebanese Students. 8th World Conference on Education Sciences 2016 in Madrid – Spain.
http://sproc.org/ojs/index.php/gjit/article/view/1936